From a moral and ethical perspective, abandoning a dog is an irresponsible and unethical act. However, the concept of retribution mainly originates from human moral concepts and cultural traditions, and there is no conclusive scientific basis to prove that abandoning a dog will directly lead to some form of retribution.

When talking about "retribution", people may be referring to a psychological burden or condemnation from public opinion. . After abandoning a dog, the owner may feel guilt, self-blame, and regret. This psychological burden can be regarded as a kind of "retribution." At the same time, public opinion may also have a negative attitude towards the behavior of abandoning dogs, which may bring a certain amount of pressure to the abandoners.